Equality, diversity and inclusion
At Orkney Islands Council, we want everyone to feel valued, respected and able to be themselves.
We believe everyone who works here, and everyone who uses our services, should feel valued and respected. A workforce that reflects different backgrounds, experiences and perspectives is more creative, effective and better able to serve our communities.
We are committed to promoting equality so that everyone has a fair chance to succeed, embracing the different viewpoints and experiences that people bring, and building a workplace where everyone feels welcome and able to do their best. We work continuously to improve our policies and practices, remove barriers and build a culture of respect across the organisation.
Our equality duties and outcomes
Our seven equality outcomes How we stay accountable The Equality Act 2010 Our public sector equality duty
Workforce diversity and equality
Equal Opportunities Workforce Data Equally Safe at Work Equal Pay Disability Confident
Impact assessments
Equality impact assessments (EqIAs) Island communities impact assessments (ICIAs)